Sean O'Grady, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist with passions for Health & Fitness Charities, Recycling & Green Initiatives and Oldsmobile Cars.
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation: Zero Hunger Initiative
For more than 40 years, Herbalife has helped millions of people manage their weight through carefully designed nutrition programs. Sean O’Grady discusses the nonprofit organization’s effort to eradicate world hunger.
Herbalife’s nonprofit organization, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation has recently launched Zero Hunger Initiative. Much like the nutrition and weight management company’s for-profit venture, this effort will be global. Centered around ending world hunger, the Foundation is work...
Nonprofit feeds San Diego seniors despite COVID
Serving Seniors is a San Diego based nonprofit that has provided local senior citizens with 1.7 million nutritious meals — despite problems posed by the pandemic. Sean O’Grady shares the story:
To say the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the world would be an understatement. Nonprofits especially felt the hit, with efforts being forced to reduce or even halt their community outreach. In turn, this has afflicted many families and individuals in needs. For those already at risk (such as the elde...
Rooftop orchard provides local families with nutrition
ForKids Center for Children and Families is tackling the community’s hunger issue in a unique way. Very much hands-on, the nonprofit’s approach to nutrition involves a community garden.
Sean O’Grady, MD salutes the incredibly unique efforts of ForKids, a nonprofit organization that is now bringing food to the fingertips of families in need — literally! The initiative is tackling an issue of community hunger with a rooftop orchard, which is now growing on top of the ForKid Center for Children ...
PARTNERS NEEDED: Summer Youth Nutrition Program
Looking to make a difference this summer? This West Virginian nonprofit initiative is seeking partners to help feed children in need during school break. Sean O’Grady discusses:
It’s safe to say that we won’t be enjoying the typical summer in 2021. With the pandemic still prevalent, it’s unlikely that we’ll be able to dive into our old activities of yesteryear. Unfortunately, for many children, summer will be filled with the same issue they face year round: hunger.
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Happy 40th Anniversary, Cornerstone Charity!
Cornerstone has served the disabled Scottish community with emphasis on health, wellness and fitness. Sean O’Grady, supporter of nutrition and fitness initiatives, sends his congratulations from across the pond!
Cornerstone Charity is a Glasgow-based fitness-focused nonprofit that works with more than 390 Scots with physical disabilities and other health difficulties. This year, the nonprofit is celebrating its fourth decade in operation since February 1980. The momentous occasion will be com...
Can you recycle gift wrapping paper?
The short answer is no. But Sean O’Grady has some tips on how you can go green and be more recycling conscious this holiday season when wrapping your loved ones’ gifts!
Unfortunately, traditional gift wrapping paper is not recyclable — regardless of whether it sports cute cartoons of Santa and his pals or plain Jane. However, you can still be green with your gift wrapping duties if you choose to use wrap presents in newspaper or colored comic book paper instead. Not only are these materials a...
The Value of a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass in 2020
How much is a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass worth today? According to Sean O’Grady’s research, a well-maintained Cutlass can cost you a pretty penny — if it’s in mint condition!
Collecting antique automobiles can be quite the costly hobby! The older the model, the pricier the ride — particularly if the vehicle has been maintained in mint condition over the years. For decades, Sean O’Grady has been a huge fan of Oldsmobile vehicles. Particularly, the Cutlass models. In his research, he’s found that ...
These Food Charities Need Your Support
The season of giving is upon us! If you’re looking for a way to give back during the holiday season, Sean O’Grady recommends these Miami area food charities and nutrition nonprofits:
Give Miami Day 2020 is on its way! A community-driven event, this fundraiser supports hundreds of local charities and nonprofits every year. The event is 24 hours long and will be hosted online from November 19 to November 20, at midnight.
If you’ve missed out on the event — no worries! You can still donate your ...
No Kid Hungry California Benefits Long Beach Community
In the Long Beach Unified School District, many families have struggled to feed their children. The hurdles posed by the pandemic have simply been too much for some communities to deal with. That’s why nutrition nonprofits, like No Kid Hungry, are stepping up to [fill] the plate!
Thanks to an initiative that will disperse more than $1 million in grant funding to school districts and nonprofits throughout the state of California, the Long Beach School District has been offered a glimmer of hop...
Senior Nutrition Nonprofit Program Seeks Volunteers
In the wake of COVID-19, delivery needs are increasing for the Senior Nutrition Program, a nonprofit initiative that services people ages 60+ in 13 counties of WA. The nonprofit is asking for volunteers to join their team.
If you are located in the Washington state area, consider helping the community’s seniors in a major way! The Area IV Senior Nutrition Program is in desperate need of volunteers to assist in their efforts in the community. With delivery needs increasing, the current team is...
Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Benefits ATL
Students in Atlanta, Georgia are being provided with delicious, nutritious meals — all thanks to a recent partnership with the Kroger supermarket brand and various nutrition nonprofits in ATL!
Hats off to Kroger for supporting the ATL community with their Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative! The effort will specifically benefit Atlanta’s student population who will be returning to school the distance learning way this semester. The grocer generously contributed $100K in the way of this move. ...
Nonprofits Respond to Food Insecurity
Unemployment benefits are just about over. But the struggle to feed families amidst the pandemic continues. Luckily, numerous nutrition nonprofit organizations are stepping up to fill the plates of their community!
Feeding a family has become all those more difficult in the COVID-19 affected world. With many people still out of work, providing nutritionally balanced meals is anything but easy. That’s why nonprofits are doing all that they can to ensure that food insecurity is addressed in a w...
‘Pandemic EBT’ card aims to fight hunger during COVID-19
To say the least, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on tough times for virtually all Americans. For some families, the devastation has hit a lot harder than most. Job layoffs have led numerous families to wonder how, where and when they’ll be able to feed their families again. Luckily, the ‘Pandemic EBT’ card is stepping up to provide families with the nutrition they need.
Eligibility for the COVID-19-inspired Pandemic EBT card will be child-specific. However, the program aims to provide much...
United Way to Award $1M in Grants to MA Nonprofits
Massachusetts-based nonprofits will be receiving a helping hand in a major, United Way! Thanks to the organization’s North Central Massachusetts chapter — and the wonderful supporters who champion their causes.
COVID-19 has brought on crises in more ways than one. In particular, nonprofits have been hit hard. This is largely due to lack of funding in the form of gifts and donations — which stems from the inability to host events that often play a vital role in raising awareness and bringing i...